The Republic

by Plato
List(s):"Carp 500"
Category: "Philosophy"
Pages:320
Year of Publication:390 BC
Date Read:10/11/1993
Notes:The Republic begins by posing a central question: "What is justice, and why should we be just, especially when the wicked often seem happier and more successful?" For Plato, the answer lies with the ways people, groups, and institutions organize and behave. A brilliant inquiry into the problems of constructing the perfect state, and the roles education, the arts, family, and religion should play in our lives, The Republic employs picturesque settings, sharply outlined characters, and conversational dialogue to drive home the philosopher’s often provocative arguments.
My Rating: 3

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Plato uses contrived questions and answers to have Socrates "prove" a variety of philosophies. Using this method, I could prove ANYTHING. Also, without God as the basis, Socrates has to be wrong, so why should I care what he thinks?

Reviewed by Roger on 2003-08-10 17:26:25

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